York College
We should get used to priority sectors getting first dibs on limited new skills funding, writes Mike Crowhurst
The department hasn’t ruled out taking an ‘alternative commissioning approach’ to the current contract
Recommissioning of bodies responsible for the plans will take place later this year
Plans include technical excellence colleges, cash incentives for foundation apprenticeships, skills bootcamps and more
Mayors will also take on joint control of local skills improvement plans
Councils closing the centres blame low learner numbers and changes to funding rules
Basildon reportedly suffers from a 'lack' of sixth-form colleges
Locations of the hubs are yet to be confirmed
Comes months before UKSPF contract 'cliff-edge'
